Raising Poultry the Modern Way [Paperback]

Leonard S. Mercia (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 4, 1990

This Garden Way Classic has been the single most useful reference to countless small flock raisers over the years, and this revised and updated edition answers the questions of a whole new generation of poultry growers. For anyone interested in raising chickens, turkey, ducks, or geese, Raising Poultry the Modern Way covers all the essentials, including: * selection of birds for meat or egg production * hatching eggs from your own breeding flocks * how to house, feed, and manage the birds * disease, parasite, and predator control * processing, packaging, and quality control of eggs and meat * where to find supplies and equipment This new edition also includes information on incubation and embryology, and a special section on exhibiting various breeds. Those who want to raise poultry for home consumption or profit, on a small or intermediate scale, will find quick answers to their questions in this easy-to-read handbook. The author knows poultry, and his straightforward advice is sure to make the poultry growing experience easier and more enjoyable.

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From the Back Cover

This Garden Way Classic has been the single most useful reference to countless small flock raisers over the years, and this revised and updated edition answers the questions of a whole new generation of poultry growers.

For anyone interested in raising chickens, turkey, ducks, or geese, Raising Poultry the Modern Way covers all the essentials, including:

* selection of birds for meat or egg production

* hatching eggs from your own breeding flocks

* how to house, feed, and manage the birds

* disease, parasite, and predator control

* processing, packaging, and quality control of eggs and meat

* where to find supplies and equipment

This new edition also includes information on incubation and embryology, and a special section on exhibiting various breeds.

Those who want to raise poultry for home consumption or profit, on a small or intermediate scale, will find quick answers to their questions in this easy-to-read handbook. The author knows poultry, and his straightforward advice is sure to make the poultry growing experience easier and more enjoyable.

About the Author

Eileen Powell is the proprietor of Secret Gardens Landscaping, a small business that specializes in the design, implementation and maintenance of small gardens. She is involved in all areas of the business, including landscape design, manual labor and customer relations. Her goal involves helping the client develop his or her own garden--keeping personal style in mind--and then working to make that dream garden blossom. Her knowledge and experience adds a great deal of insight to her book, From Seed to Bloom, a one-step guide to growing over 500 annuals, perennials, and herbs. Eileen has a certificate in landscape design from George Washington University. She resides in Arlington, Virginia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC; Revsd/Updt edition (January 4, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882665774
• ISBN-13: 978-0882665771
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #787,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is the best book I have seen on raising poultry!, September 18, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Raising Poultry the Modern Way (Paperback)

It covers a range of topics from "Should I Raise Poultry?" to "Meat Bird Production". It has information on choosing the best chicks, poultry housing and equipment, poultry house plans, brooding and rearing young stock, flock health and alot lots more. Great book to have on hand.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Helpful, May 8, 2000

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Melissa A. Luikart - See all my reviews

This review is from: Raising Poultry the Modern Way (Paperback)

This book was very informative. The information on egg storage and incubation was invaluable. I also appreciated the section on caponization which was something I have been wanting to learn about. This book is very easy to understand, and the information that it contains has helped both me and my husband get our chicken project off to a great start. I liked this book so much in fact, that I gave my first copy to my Father-in-Law for his birthday! (He runs our other farm in WV, and is my partner on the Project) We refer to this book over the phone all the time. Even though he is a "Seasoned Farmer", he finds himself relying on the information just as much as I do. Great for beginners and pros!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A reader, March 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Raising Poultry the Modern Way (Paperback)

I have checked this book out, along with many others, from our local library. This book has, by far, the most information. I was just beginning to raise chickens and it was a tremendous help to me.